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SME FD200 Fluid Damping Trough Black Paddle Clamp Series II Tonearm Genuine

SME FD200 Fluid Damping Trough Black Paddle Clamp Series II Tonearm Genuine

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Sold 24 August 2026

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SME FD200 fluid damping trough, paddle, and clamp — genuine SME parts. Fits Series II arms. Good used condition.

Specifications

  • Compatible Brand: SME
  • Colour: Black
  • Compatible Model: SME Series II
  • Compatible Product Line: Series II
  • Country of Origin: United Kingdom
  • Compatible Tonearms: SME 3009 3012 Series II
  • Compatible Tonearms: SME 3009 Series II and Series II Improved; also SME 3012 Series II / Series II Improved
  • Also Fits (Series III): Also a standard feature on SME Series III; available as retrofit for 3009 Series II Improved
  • Kit Contents: Damper tank and cover; flask of FD.200 damper fluid; three paddles (13 mm White, 9 mm Grey, 7 mm Black); paddle clamp; paddle retaining screw; sachet of cartridge seating compound; cam/lever assembly; cam circlip; cam detent pin; cam extractor; arm rest assembly; hexagon wrench; instruction book
  • Paddle Widths & Cartridge Compliance Guide: 13 mm White paddle: cartridge compliance below 20 cu; 9 mm Grey paddle: compliance above 20 cu; 7 mm Black paddle: compliance above 30 cu
  • Damping Fluid Viscosity (as supplied): 200,000 cSt silicone fluid
  • Fluid Fill Volume: 2 ml (one flask = one full tank fill)
  • Paddle Unit Weight: 820 mg
  • Effective Mass Addition at Stylus: Less than 21 mg (paddle fitted at ~145 mm radius)
  • Resonance Damped: 5–6 Hz arm/cartridge low-frequency resonance

Condition

Good condition.

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